Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Sadza (substitute: Councillor Cowan) and Councillor Beggs (substitute: Councillor Campbell).

No interests were declared at the meeting.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 13^th September 2023 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

The supplementary report by the Executive Director (Environment and Place) will provide additional information (if any) on the items referred to on the Agenda and will be available on the morning of the meeting.

The Committee received and noted a supplementary report by the Executive Director (Environment & Place) that provided additional information on the items referred to elsewhere on the agenda since the publication of the reports.

Proposal: To erect two storey extension and layout new external landscaped area to east elevation, layout new cycle stores in the undercroft area and alter elevations and amend on street parking layout to increase parking capacity at Westcliff Parade.

Applicant: Mr Mark Murphy of Southend City Council

Agent: Mr Peter Reime of AL3D

Resolved:-

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01 The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than three years of the date of this decision.

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans CLIF-AL3-ZZ-00-DR-M-010001 Rev T02, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-00-DR-A-010003 Rev T02, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-00-DR-A-020002 Rev T02, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-01-DR-A-010004 Rev P01, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-01-DR-A-020003 Rev P01, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-B1-DR-A-010002 Rev T02, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-B1-DR-A-020001 Rev T02, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-RF-DR-A-010005 Rev P01, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-RF-DR-A-020004 Rev P01, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-090001 Rev P01, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-090002 Rev P01, CLIF-AL3-V2-00-DR-A-030008, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-050003 Rev T02, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-050004 Rev T02, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-050005 Rev T02, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-050006 Rev T02, CLIF-AL3-ZZ-00-DR-A-020002 Rev T02.

Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Development Plan.

03 Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, no construction works other than demolition and construction up to ground floor slab level shall take place unless and until full product details of the materials to be used on all the external elevations of the approved development, including walls, roof and coping, solar shading, windows and doors, entrance canopy and signage, rainwater goods, vents and plant enclosure and any amended finishes to the existing building have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the terms of this condition. The development shall be carried out in full accordance with the approved details before it is brought into first use.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the area including the setting of the adjacent Shorefields Conservation Area, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM5, Policies CS1 and DS3 of the Southend Central Area Action Plan (2018), and the advice contained within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009) and the Shorefields Conservation Area Appraisal (2021).  

04 Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, no construction works other than demolition above ground floor slab level shall take place unless and until full detailed design drawings and cross sections of the following key features at a scale of 1:20 or 1:10 as appropriate have first been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the terms of this condition:

      i.        All new signage structures  to be affixed to the  building including poster cases.

    ii.        Details of sun shading including integrated drainage solution and any alterations to the existing curved canopy.

   iii.        Details of parapet roof edge and roof plant enclosure.

   iv.        Details of window reveals and glazed infill panelling arrangement.  

The development shall be carried  ...  view the full minutes text for item 53.

Proposal: Layout hard and soft landscaping to front, erect two storage sheds, pergola, bin store, covered store, cycle stand and boundary fencing to front (part retrospective)

Applicant: Mrs Frances Hickling

Agent: Mrs Susan Jones of Susan Jones Consultancy

Resolved:-

That planning permission be REFUSED for the following reason:

01 Cumulatively the proposed development, by reason of its height, layout and extent, and the solid appearance of the proposed fencing within the frontage, would appear visually prominent, stark, and materially out of keeping with the typically spacious setting of the surrounding area and would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the site, the streetscene and the area more widely. The development is therefore unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and the guidance contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

POSITIVE AND PROACTIVE STATEMENT

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by identifying matters of concern with the proposal and determining the application within a timely manner, clearly setting out the reason(s) for refusal, allowing the Applicant the opportunity to consider the harm caused and whether or not it can be remedied by a revision to the proposal. The detailed analysis is set out in a report prepared by officers. In the circumstances the proposal is not considered to be sustainable development. The Local Planning Authority is willing to discuss the best course of action via the pre-application service available at https://www.southend.gov.uk/info/200155/make_a_planning_application_and_planning_advice/365/planning_advice_and_guidance/2

Informative

You are advised that as the development equates to less than 100sqm of new floorspace the development benefits from a Minor Development Exemption under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) and as such no charge is payable. See www.southend.gov.uk/cil for further details about the Levy

Proposal: Erect two storey rear extension at lower ground and ground floor, increase height of existing rear extension, alter elevations 

Applicant: Mr A Kandola

Agent: Mr Ian Stephenson of Stephensons

Resolved:-

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01 The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than three years of the date of this decision.

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990

02 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 23_041/01 Location and Block Plan; 23_041/03 Proposed Location and Block Plan; 23_041/03 Rev 05 Existing and Proposed Plans and Elevations

Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the Development Plan.

03 Before the development hereby approved is first used the materials used on the external surfaces of the development must match those used on the external surfaces of the existing building. Parapet coping shall only be installed in accordance with details that have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure that the appearance of the building makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area. This is as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM1, and advice contained in the Southend-on Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 The roof of the building/extension hereby approved shall not be used as a balcony, roof garden or similar amenity area or for any other purpose unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The roof can however be used for the purposes of maintenance or to escape in an emergency.

Reason: To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009) 

05 The development hereby approved shall be carried out from its outset solely in accordance with the Arboricultural Method Statement contained within the Tree Survey and Arboricultural Impact Assessment by ROAVR Group issued 07.09.23 hereby approved.

Reason: This condition is needed to safeguard the preserved trees and so protect their contribution to the character and appearance of the surrounding area in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and the advice contained in the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

06 Hours of construction works associated with this consent shall be 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday, 8am - 1pm Saturday. No works shall be carried out on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

Reason: In the interests of the residential amenity of the adjoining residents and to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 55.

Proposal: Erect first floor front extension with pitched roof, rooflight to side and alterations to front and side elevations (Amended Proposal)

Applicant: Mr Chambers

Agent: Knight Gratrix of Knight Gratrix Architects

Mr Willis, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application. There was no response from the applicant or applicant’s agent.

Resolved:-

That planning permission be REFUSED for the following reason:

The proposed development would, by reason of its forward siting, form, scale and detailed design represent a dominant, visually incongruous and poorly designed addition to the dwelling. This would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the host property, the streetscene and the area more widely. The proposal is therefore unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2021); Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Southend-on-Sea Core Strategy (2007); Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Southend-on-Sea Development Management Document (2015); and advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).